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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows a young man known as the Pigeon, who falls in love with the enchanting Anielica. He dedicates himself to winning her heart by transforming her family's home, but war interrupts their plans. Fast forward fifty years, their granddaughter Beata embarks on a similar journey to Krakow, only to find a city grappling with its history and future. The narrative weaves themes of love, resilience, and the search for identity in a changing world, blending whimsy with poignant moments.
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Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True, Brigid Pasulka
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brigid Pasulka
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 370
- ISBN13
- 9780547336282
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows a young man known as the Pigeon, who falls in love with the enchanting Anielica. He dedicates himself to winning her heart by transforming her family's home, but war interrupts their plans. Fast forward fifty years, their granddaughter Beata embarks on a similar journey to Krakow, only to find a city grappling with its history and future. The narrative weaves themes of love, resilience, and the search for identity in a changing world, blending whimsy with poignant moments.